To overcome this problem, BWP has begun deploying SmartSynch's Wi-Fi-enabled SmartMeters, which significantly improve energy efficiency and generation margins and reduce impact on the environment and expenses by:
* Providing two-way communications -- Requesting and receiving real-time energy usage information from SmartMeters enables the resolution of energy supply issues, significantly reducing expenses;
* Empowering customers -- Giving customers a means to make informed decisions about their use of electricity helps reduce their impact on the environment, maintain generation margins for improved reliability and reduce the cost of energy.
To support SmartSynch's Wi-Fi-enabled SmartMeters, BWP is deploying a standards-based municipal Wi-Fi network. In contrast to proprietary networks, which some utilities have deployed, standards-based Wi-Fi networks are interoperable and deliver the robust bandwidth required to support the real-time delivery of energy usage data between Wi-Fi-enabled SmartMeters and utilities.
"SmartSynch promptly responded to my inquiries, understood the deployment requirements and provided me with a detailed proposal that helped me exceed my deployment goals," said BWP assistant General manager Fred Fletcher. "I've been very impressed by the resources provided by SmartSynch and the functionality of its Wi-Fi-enabled SmartMeters."
"We are excited to be collaborating with Burbank Water and Power on this landmark deployment, which will once-and-for-all prove that municipal Wi-Fi networks can support various applications beyond merely providing caf